Again, Legend 72 is the right place to be. Thanks to Richard for this one…
2002 Madison, Wisconsin Workshops – More Images
Here are some more images from the 2002 Madison, Wisconsin Yangjia Michuan Taijiquan workshops, attended by Wang Yen-nien. Many students and teachers from the New York group attended.
All photos shot and provided by Illana Sheinman
 
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Yangjia Michuan Taiji Fan Form Practice – 2004
Robert Politzer’s Fan Class in the “Big Room” at the West Side Y. Photo by Thomas W. Campbell
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2001 – Baker Camp Yangjia Michuan Taiji Workshops
The New York Yangjia Michuan School has held a series of workshops, beginning in the mid-1990’s, in various locations. In the late summer of 2001 the group held a workshop at Baker Camp, North of New York City, that was heavily attended. It included work with the taiji staff and push hands exercises. Some of the folks in the photographs are Mike Basdavanos, Robert Politzer, John Rapoport, Arnold C. Baker II, Thomas W. Campbell, Chris Nelson, Charles Adamec, George Vlachos, and Marthe Keller.
Photographs by Holly Leavy.
1998 – The Basement Years
Here are some images from one of the many YMT classes that were taught in the distinctly tiled basement of the West Side YMCA around 1998. Among others in the photos are Gretchen MacLane, Robert Politzer, Larry Ford, Arnold C. Baker II, Thomas W. Campbell, Paul O’Brian, Michael Stone, Marthe Keller and Illana Schienman.
Robert is demonstrating applications from the first section of the long form and Larry and Thomas are practicing Da-Lu, which is Tuishou Exercise 14 (of 15).
Photos provided by Arnold C. Baker II
Happy Taiji New Year for 2023
Hi all,
Happy New Year to all the YMT family of teachers and students!
The West Side YMCA classes will meet for a final time this year on Saturday for the beginner’s class and then some informal first duan in the mind body studio.
Am happy to say that the Y is giving a chance to expand the Saturday class. Attendance for both classes going forward will determine if we get to keep the new hours.
Starting Jan 7 2023, the schedule for the Saturday morning class will be:
Beginners and Intermediate
9am to 9:55am
Group Exercise Studio (The big room)
Intermediate (Beginners welcome to follow along)
10am to 10:45am
Mind Body Studio (The small room)
Cheers,
Tom C.
P.S.
Here is a link to the Yangjia Michuan Taiji study aids I put up 9 years ago – including a few updates.
And here is a link with some articles about Taiji and Health.
And here is a link to a small selection of books that I have enjoyed about Taiji history and practice.
And here is a link to Gretchen MacLane’s article about Yangjia Michuan Taijiquan in NYC. Gretchen was one of the founding members of the New York YMT Group and, along with Arnold Baker and myself, one of the first teachers to come from Robert Politzer’s 1994 class at the YMCA.
Moving through Space with Grace and Balance.
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Taiji Fan in Central Park – 2022
After the 9:00 AM Taiji Class at the West Side YMCA, weather permitting, we go to Central Park and review the YMT Fan Form. At times we also do the Second Duan of the Yangjia Michuan Taijiquan Long Form. Here are a few pictures of some of the hearty group.
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YMT is back from the Virtual World
The New York Yangjia Michuan Taiji group, founded by Robert Politzer in the early 1990’s at the West Side YMCA, has met virtually, and occasionally outdoors, since Covid shut the country down in March of 2020. The Saturday group is now back in session – meeting every Saturday morning @ 8:45 in Central Park. Here is a photo of the hearty group after our second session on May 22nd.
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Yangjia Michuan Taijiquan Class – Saturday, March 1 2025
Illana, Tom and Arnold with students in our recent Introductory Yangjia Michuan Taijiquan class at the West Side YMCA in New York City.
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